Purchase of UPS Batteries by Punjab Forensic Science Authority

The Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA), operating under the Home Department, Government of the Punjab, has invited e-bids for the purchase of batteries for UPS systems under tender reference FSA-683. The procurement is intended for the PFSA head office located at Thokar Niaz Baig, Multan Road, Lahore, Punjab, and covers the supply of UPS batteries required for the authority's forensic laboratories and administrative operations. Interested suppliers and vendors dealing in UPS batteries and related power backup equipment are encouraged to participate in this e-bidding process.

Eligible bidders must submit signed and stamped bidding documents, valid national ID cards of the firm proprietor and authorized person, an authority letter for company representatives where applicable, a technical bid form, price schedule, power of attorney, acceptance of terms and conditions, and an integrity pact. Bidders are required to submit a 2% bid security of the estimated tender amount in the form of a pay order, CDR, or bank guarantee in the name of the Director General, PFSA, both physically and through the e-procurement portal before the closing date. A valid NTN certificate, active taxpayer status in GST and Income Tax, professional tax certificate, and price reasonability certificate are also mandatory requirements.

Bidders can obtain the complete bidding documents and submit their e-bids through the designated e-procurement portal before the stipulated closing date and time. For clarifications, queries, or further information regarding the tender, interested parties may contact PFSA at the Lahore head office via phone at +92 42 37840007, fax +92 42 99232761, or email at pmusdi@gmail.com. Bid opening details and evaluation criteria are outlined in the complete tender document available on the PFSA website.

This is a small-scale, one-off procurement for UPS batteries likely serving PFSA's forensic lab facilities in Lahore. Given the routine nature of battery replacement, the estimated value is probably modest, making this suitable for local electrical equipment suppliers and battery vendors rather than large contractors. The extensive documentation checklist (14 items including integrity pact, power of attorney, and multiple tax certificates) suggests a bureaucratic government process disproportionate to likely contract size, so bidders should budget time for paperwork compliance.

Who can bid: Bidders typically require valid NTN registration, active taxpayer status in both GST and Income Tax with FBR, and a professional tax certificate. Suppliers must submit 2% bid security via pay order, CDR, or bank guarantee. No specific licensing category is mentioned beyond standard supplier registration for goods procurement.